Boiled Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/8 tsp. salt
4 egg whites
1/2 c. hot water
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1/2 tsp. coconut extract (optional)

Preparation

Combine sugar, cream of tartar, salt and water in heavy saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until clear. Cook without stirring to 240\u00b0.
Beat egg whites at room temperature to soft peaks; continue to beat slowly, adding syrup mixture.
Add flavorings.
Continue beating until stiff peaks form and frosting is thick enough.